Oklahoma § 58-962 - Setting for hearing - Notice - Finding - Order
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 58-962 — Setting for hearing - Notice - Finding - Order, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-962. Setting for hearing - Notice - Finding - Order
Upon the filing of such petition the district court in which
said estate of said decedent, minor or incompetent person is being
administered shall set the matter for hearing not less than four (4)
weeks after the date of filing said petition, and notice thereof
shall be given to the heirs, devisees and legatees of said decedent,
or the next of kin of said minor or incompetent person, whose names
and addresses are known, by mail not less than twenty (20) days
prior to said hearing, and by publication for not less than three
(3) consecutive weeks prior to such hearing as to heirs, devisees
and legatees of said deceased person, or the next of kin of said
minor or incompetent person whose names and addresses be not known.
If the court shall find upon hearing that it is necessary for
the preservation of the value of said property, or its rental value,
to lease said property, the court shall direct that the
administrator, administrator with will annexed or executor of such
deceased person, or the guardian of such minor or incompetent person
shall advertise that said property will be leased on the best terms
available, subject to confirmation by court, and that said proposed
lease or leases shall be presented to the court at the date therein
fixed, not less than four (4) weeks following the date of said
order, and notice of said proposed leasing shall be given by
publication for not less than three (3) consecutive weeks and by
mailing a copy of such notice to the heirs, devisees and legatees of
such deceased person, or the next of kin of such minor incompetent
person, whose names and addresses are known, not less than twenty
(20) days prior to the date fixed.
Added by Laws 1953, p. 251, § 2, emerg. eff. June 4, 1953.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 58-962
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 58-962 cover?
Section 58-962 ("Setting for hearing - Notice - Finding - Order") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 58-962?
A common citation format is "Oklahoma Statutes § 58-962" (Oklahoma). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 58-962 apply to my situation?
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